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Acting AG Blanche Faces Questions on $1.78B Compensation Fund for Trump Allies During Capitol Hill Testimony
The fund, announced Monday, would compensate individuals who claim they were targeted in investigations during the Biden administration; Kentucky Rep. Massie fights to keep his seat in the most expensive House primary ever.
Business Leaders Question Economic Forecasting Accuracy as Models Face Scrutiny
Small-business owners argue mainstream economists rely on flawed data and outdated methodologies, while defenders say economic models serve essential purposes despite known limitations.
House Democrats Question DNC's Decision to Withhold 2024 Election Autopsy Report
DNC Chair Ken Martin has argued releasing the internal review before midterm elections could be a 'distraction' from winning in November.
Poland Seeks Answers After Pentagon Scraps Planned U.S. Armored Brigade Rotation to Eastern Europe
The decision affects approximately 4,000 troops scheduled for a routine NATO rotation, sparking bipartisan criticism in Congress and concern among Polish officials.
The Memo: Massie Seeks to Buck GOP Trend, Survive Trump-Enforced Exit
Kentucky Republican faces primary challenger backed by $14 million in outside spending and a Defense Secretary stumping for his opponent.
Elon Musk Loses High-Profile Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Adding to String of Legal Defeats
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has accumulated multiple court losses and settlements over the past year, raising questions about whether repeated defeats will alter his legal strategy.
Teenage Gunmen Open Fire on Islamic Center of San Diego, Killing Three Including Security Guard
Police are investigating the attack as a potential hate crime; two teenage suspects were later found dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshots.
Pennsylvania Democrats Hope to Flip Republican-Held Seats Once They Settle Toss-Up Primaries
Tuesday primaries will determine nominees in four competitive districts where Gov. Josh Shapiro's chosen candidates face progressive challengers, testing party unity ahead of November.
Jack Schlossberg Pursues Kennedy Legacy in New York Congressional Race
The 33-year-old grandson of President JFK faces questions about his readiness as he competes for the reliably Democratic seat being vacated by Rep. Jerry Nadler.
NYU Student Government Objected to Jonathan Haidt as Graduation Speaker. He Spoke Anyway.
The failed deplatforming effort at NYU was part of a broader trend, with FIRE reporting that 65 of 70 campus deplatforming attempts succeeded in the first quarter of 2026.